The Ballon d’Or winner silenced recent critics who questioned his form following France’s opening match against Senegal. A tactical shift by manager Didier Deschamps, moving the star from attacking midfield to the right wing, proved decisive. Dembélé’s first-half outburst marked the first time a player has scored a hat-trick in such a timeframe since Oleg Salenko’s performance for Russia in 1994.
Kylian Mbappé further cemented his influence on the tournament, providing two assists that leave him leading the competition in combined goals and assists. Norway, meanwhile, prioritized preservation over the result. Coach Ståle Solbakken made 10 changes to his starting lineup, leaving Erling Haaland and captain Martin Odegaard on the bench to ensure his key starters remain fresh for the knockout stages. Following this match, France prepares to face Sweden, while Norway turns its attention to a matchup against Ivory Coast.
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